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Trestle Falls loop

  • Start date: 04/07/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 04/07/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

With recent rain and snow, Upper and Lower Trestle Falls should have good water flow. This beautiful forest with old growth and maples is a pleasant destination in all seasons. Trillium, Oregon grape and bleeding heart might be in bloom. This is my favorite hike!
Please meet at LCC and continue to the Cottage Grove Walmart parking lot near the LTD stop where I will meet the group and lead you out to Lund Park Trailhead where we will trek east on Brice Creek trail. After a mile, the Trestle Falls trail climbs for about a mile to Upper Trestle. We'll continue past and return to the east end of Brice Creek trail, hike west and take a side trail to Lower Trestle Falls.
Many stops can be made to enjoy the beauty, and have snacks or lunch. Those who like may grab a bite and a beverage in Cottage Grove afterward, where I can give recommendations

  • Event Leader: Harris Jean

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 84

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Please have water, food, clothing layers and poles if you like poles.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 5.5

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 1000

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

This trip was perfect for high water flow at both Upper and Lower Trestle Falls. The 5 hikers meandered through the lush forest with an occasional sprinkle of rain. As we left Lund Park Trail Head and crossed Brice Creek, the roar of water was profound. Every possible side stream was flowing heavily. The clock-wise trek on the loop brought us to the upper falls, roaring over the cliff. We meandered behind and crossed to the very drippy rocks across this little canyon. Spectacular!
As we continued on the loop to the east end of Brice Creek trail, the water flow was tremendous, along with the lower falls.
We truly enjoyed this outdoor adventure.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 7
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Harris, Jean 541-953-0268 N —
2 Signed-Up Doolittle, Judi 505-307-1577 N 5
3 Signed-Up Webster, Frank 925-400-3724 N —
4 Signed-Up King, Michael 541-554-1180 N —
5 Signed-Up Orsi, Barbara 541-515-9665 N —